Teaching Credential Options

Dominican University of California's teaching credential programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All teaching credential programs follow both the public school and University calendars. Supervised student teaching placements and internships are available in Sonoma, Lake, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties.

Our four credential programs

• Preliminary Multiple-Subject Credential
• Preliminary Single-Subject Credential
• Education Specialist: Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential 
• Dual Credential

Learn about our four teaching credential programs in more detail and review our 2010-2012 course requirements.

Our two teaching credential options

At Ukiah Center, we offer two flexible options for our teacher credential programs: student teaching and internships. Choose the one that best fits your personal, professional and academic needs.

Student Teaching Option

The student teaching credential program option provides candidates the opportunity to complete their coursework over a two-, three- or four-semester period. Candidates engage in professional coursework and field experience in the beginning of their program, and continue with professional coursework and full-time student teaching under the direct supervision of an experienced teacher in their last semester.

The Ukiah Center offers an accelerated format. This requires a full-time commitment for preparation over a two-semester period. During the first semester, each teaching credential candidate engages in professional course work and field experience in schools (observation and preparation), and in the second semester continues with professional course work and full-time supervised student teaching. The accelerated program is available for the multiple and single-subject credential programs.

Internship Option

The internship teaching credential program option is designed for candidates who are teaching in participating school districts, currently working on a Provisional Intern Permit or Internship Credential and wish to obtain their preliminary teaching credential. Teachers who meet the requirements for an Internship Credential may use their full-time teaching experience, in lieu of a supervised student teaching placement, to obtain their preliminary teaching credential while continuing to work full time. Intern candidates take 8-9 units each semester, in the transition format, for up to four semesters. Candidates transferring to the intern program from the student teaching program are required to teach on an Intern Credential for a minimum of two full semesters. The intern program is available for Multiple-Subject, Single-Subject and Education Specialist placements in San Rafael and Ukiah.

Contact

Ukiah Center
2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
o. 707-463-4800
f. 707-463-5525
ukadmissions@dominican.edu

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